Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) HOT Transmission

[Boilerman]

Do I need to change my transmission. oil fi it got above 230' even though it was changed less than 5000 miles ago?????

 

[SnoKing]

Do I need to change my transmission. oil fi it got above 230' even though it was changed less than 5000 miles ago?????

Was that measured at the outlet line or in the pan. That is too hot for the pan and the oil should be changed.



If that was the reading on the output line, you are most likely ok. What does the oil look like and smell like. Put Amsoil or similar in and it can handle the temps better. SNOKING

 

[Boilerman]

Thanks, the oil temp was at the pan , what is the name of the amsoil I should ues and will it do any harm to my built up transmission? I have a heavy duty billet toqurt converter and valve body in it?

 

[Fred Swanson]

What were you doing to get your pan temps to 230 on a built transmission? Otherwise you'll be changing the oil quite often. Amsoil will bring the temps down some, but figuring out why the pan temps are so hot is more critical.

 

[Boilerman]

I was putting my 12000lbs 5th wheel into a hard spo , It only got above 230 for a short time may be 10 to 15 mins. or so.

 

[Rattlin_Ram]

Changing fluid is cheaper than a new transmission... ...